Severe Weather Across the Southeast; Fire Weather Concerns; Record Warmth for the West

Severe thunderstorms will continue today across portions of the Southeast as this system tracks offshore. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions will increase fire weather concerns for areas of central Florida today; The threat shifts into portions of the northern Plains on Friday. Record warmth will spread for the southern Plains, Southwest, central Great Basin and interior California next week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, May 7, 2026 at 6:56:09 am CDT

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Thursday

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Friday's Outlook

Heavy Rain Friday

Extended Weather Outlook

Current radar loop for Houston, TX.

Cold front offshore, but isolated showers possible over the waters and coastal locations. Northeasterly winds at 10-15 mph with gusts around 20 mph at times.

Chances for rain increasing overnight especially for the coastal areas. Light northeasterly to easterly winds.

The highs on Friday will be in the mid 70s to lower 80s inland and the lower 80s along the coast. Expect mostly cloudy skies with E-SE winds at 5-10 mph. Showers and thunderstorms are expected, especially during the afternoon and evening hours.

Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms expected Friday into Saturday. Locally heavy rainfall is possible. The is a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) of Excessive Rainfall on Friday. There is some uncertainty in the timing. Guidance currently suggesting the highest chances of rain to be Friday afternoon/evening. Locally heavier thunderstorms capable of heavy rain & gusty winds. Street flooding is the most likely impact if repeated heavy rainfall move over the same areas.

Rain chances peak Friday into Saturday followed by a gradual warming trend going into early next week.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (CDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Crockett	05:55	Overcast	10	57	53	87	NNE 6	-	30.01
Caldwell	06:15	Overcast	10	59	55	87	N 12G21	-	30.00
College Station	05:53	Overcast	10	61	57	86	NNW 15	-	30.00
Huntsville	05:53	Overcast	10	60	56	86	N 12	-	30.00
Navasota	06:35	Overcast	10	61	61	100	N 13	-	29.99
Conroe	06:29	Overcast	10	61	58	89	N 7	-	30.00
Hooks Airport	06:12	Overcast	8	64	60	86	N 7	-	29.96
Intercontinental Airport	06:17	Overcast	7	65	61	86	N 8	-	29.95
Houston Hobby Airport	05:53	Overcast	7	68	63	83	NNE 10	-	29.92
Sugar Land	05:53	Overcast	10	68	62	81	NNE 10	-	29.92
Wharton	06:35	Overcast	10	65	61	85	N 9	-	29.95
Pearland	06:31	Overcast	8	68	62	81	NE 10	-	29.94
Ellington Field	05:54	Overcast	7	68	62	82	N 10	-	29.91
La Porte	06:15	Overcast	10	66	62	85	NNE 9	-	29.94
Angleton/Lake Jackson	05:53	Overcast	10	70	64	81	N 8	-	29.92
Galveston	05:52	Overcast	10	70	67	90	N 17	-	29.91
Bay City	06:35	Overcast	10	68	67	94	NNE 6	-	29.88
Palacios	05:53	Overcast	10	67	62	84	N 13	-	29.91
Rig 20 Miles SE of Galveston	06:35	Mist	3	69	68	94	NE 23	-	29.92
Rig 20 Miles SE of Matagorda	06:40	Mist	5	73	73	100	NNE 22	-	29.94